Henry Galbraith Ward (April 19, 1851 – August 24, 1933) was a

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of the

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and of the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit.

Education and career

Born on April 19, 1851, in

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, Ward received a

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degree and a

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degree in 1870 from the

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and

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in 1873. He entered private practice in

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from 1882 to 1884. He continued private practice in New York City starting in 1884.

Federal judicial service

Ward received a

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from President

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on May 18, 1907, to a joint seat on the

and the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit vacated by Judge

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. He was nominated to the same position by President Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. He was confirmed by the

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on December 17, 1907, and received his commission the same day. On December 31, 1911, the Circuit Courts were abolished and he thereafter served only on the Court of Appeals. He assumed

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on June 30, 1921. His service terminated on October 31, 1924, due to his retirement.

Death

Ward died on August 24, 1933, in

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, New York.

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